Serious Eats: Fast_Food_Internationaltag:www.seriouseats.com,2017:/fast_food_international/302014-03-04T09:00:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.34-enSushi By-the-Piece at Wasabi, Times Square's Newest Fast Food Importtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2851882014-03-04T09:00:00Z2014-03-04T09:00:00ZWasabi, a by-the-piece sushi shop, is the latest fast food import to hit Times Square.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Wasabi, a by-the-piece sushi shop, is the latest fast food import to hit Times Square.
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A Hundred Bite-Sized Spanish Sandwiches at 100 Montaditostag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2772572013-12-23T09:15:00Z2013-12-23T09:15:00ZFrom a distance, the tiled mosaic sign announcing 100 Montaditos in a vaguely Basque font and diners standing around the marble-topped bar could almost fool a passerby into thinking this isn't a typical West Village watering hole. The cheap eats Spanish chain couldn't have picked a better location for its recent New York City debut.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
From a distance, the tiled mosaic sign announcing 100 Montaditos in a vaguely Basque font and diners standing around the marble-topped bar could almost fool a passerby into thinking this isn't a typical West Village watering hole. The cheap eats Spanish chain couldn't have picked a better location for its recent New York City debut.
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Sweet and Savory Gelato at L'Albero dei Gelati tag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2633542013-09-19T15:15:00Z2013-09-19T15:15:00ZUnusual flavors like blue cheese, salmon and white pepper asparagus have grabbed a little media attention at this Park Slope ice cream shop. But most of the gelati, which are creamy with a light quality, and sorbets, about 16 in total, are less radical.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Unusual flavors like blue cheese, salmon and white pepper asparagus have grabbed a little media attention at this Park Slope ice cream shop. But most of the gelati, which are creamy with a light quality, and sorbets, about 16 in total, are less radical.
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A Homey Take on Japanese at Ootoya, Now in Times Square and the Flatirontag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2657152013-09-11T11:30:00Z2013-09-11T11:30:00ZSure, you can have sushi or ramen at Ootoya, the large Japanese chain that recently sprouted its second US branch between Bryant Park and Times Square, but that would be missing the point. New York already has more than its share of single-minded specialists and Ootoya excels at less common <em>teishoku,</em> set meals with miso soup, rice, pickles, and egg custard, plus dish-specific sides, all presented in eye-pleasing ceramic and lacquerware. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Sure, you can have sushi or ramen at Ootoya, the large Japanese chain that recently sprouted its second US branch between Bryant Park and Times Square, but that would be missing the point. New York already has more than its share of single-minded specialists and Ootoya excels at less common teishoku, set meals with miso soup, rice, pickles, and egg custard, plus dish-specific sides, all presented in eye-pleasing ceramic and lacquerware.
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Fast Food International: Jinya Ramen Bartag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2618142013-08-07T11:45:00Z2013-08-07T11:45:00ZThe <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/07/ippudo-midtown-open-hells-kitchen.html">shiny new midtown branch of Ipuddo</a> may be garnering the most recent ramen attention, but it's not the only Japanese import worth talking about. In fact, there are a lot of similarities between the two. Both serve Hakata-style ramen characterized by pork-based tonkotsu broth and thin firm noodles. Also like Ipuddo, you'll get the shouted welcome upon entrance. Unlike Ipuddo, you probably won't have to wait in line for the privilege. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
The shiny new midtown branch of Ipuddo may be garnering the most recent ramen attention, but it's not the only Japanese import worth talking about. In fact, there are a lot of similarities between the two. Both serve Hakata-style ramen characterized by pork-based tonkotsu broth and thin firm noodles. Also like Ipuddo, you'll get the shouted welcome upon entrance. Unlike Ipuddo, you probably won't have to wait in line for the privilege.
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Fast Food International: Dutch-Chinese Wok to Walk Comes to Times Squaretag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2594452013-07-22T15:15:00Z2013-07-22T15:15:00ZThis new branch of the Dutch-based Chinese fast food chain offers stir fried rice and noodles that are fresher than the steam table competition, but it's not exactly a destination.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
This new branch of the Dutch-based Chinese fast food chain offers stir fried rice and noodles that are fresher than the steam table competition, but it's not exactly a destination.
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Fast Food International: Yooglers and Vivolitag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2452622013-04-02T10:15:00Z2013-04-02T10:15:00ZTwo foreign purveyors of chilled treats&mdash;each with a very different M.O.&mdash;have recently opened in Manhattan. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Two foreign purveyors of chilled treats—each with a very different M.O.—have recently opened in Manhattan.
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Fast Food International: Danish Sandwiches at Aamannstag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2321932012-12-19T12:45:00Z2012-12-19T12:45:00ZThough not exactly treading in Big Mac territory, this modern sandwich import, portable and available to go, is the closest thing we currently have to Danish fast food. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Though not exactly treading in Big Mac territory, this modern sandwich import, portable and available to go, is the closest thing we currently have to Danish fast food.
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Fast Food International: Hot Pot at Little Sheep in Flushingtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2110332012-06-25T15:15:00Z2012-06-25T15:15:00ZHot pot has never been in short supply in New York City, but that didn't stop Little Sheep, a big-in-China, Mongolia-based chain from opening its first local branch in Flushing. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Hot pot has never been in short supply in New York City, but that didn't stop Little Sheep, a big-in-China, Mongolia-based chain from opening its first local branch in Flushing.
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Fast Food International: Caffe Benetag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.2008672012-04-25T15:30:00Z2012-04-25T15:30:00ZThe concept of this premiere U.S. outpost of a Korean chain isn't unfamiliar: the emphasis on coffee drinks and customers parked with laptops feels Starbucks-y; the pick-your-own pastries in the front wouldn't be out of place in Au Bon Pain; and the refrigerated case of salads, sandwiches and wraps is reminiscent of <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/09/fast-food-international-pret-a-manger.html">Pret a Manger.</a> The Korean influence is not particularly obvious. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
The concept of this premiere U.S. outpost of a Korean chain isn't unfamiliar: the emphasis on coffee drinks and customers parked with laptops feels Starbucks-y; the pick-your-own pastries in the front wouldn't be out of place in Au Bon Pain; and the refrigerated case of salads, sandwiches and wraps is reminiscent of Pret a Manger. The Korean influence is not particularly obvious.
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Fast Food International: Çiğköftemtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1942292012-02-28T15:00:00Z2012-02-28T15:00:00Z<strong>Çiğköftem</strong> is the name of both the establishment and the base for all three menu items. The product is a mixture of bulgur, tomato paste, and an unnamed 18 spices that sits in plastic-wrapped pre-formed balls waiting to be used.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/KristaÇiğköftem is the name of both the establishment and the base for all three menu items. The product is a mixture of bulgur, tomato paste, and an unnamed 18 spices that sits in plastic-wrapped pre-formed balls waiting to be used.
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Fast Food International: Pie Facetag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1898342012-01-26T13:45:00Z2012-01-26T13:45:00Z Country of Origin: Australia Locations Worldwide: 70 in Australia and one in the US NYC Locations: One, in midtown Midwest transplant Steak 'n Shake may have initially stole the thunder from down under meat pie chain, Pie Face, just...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Country of Origin: Australia Locations Worldwide: 70 in Australia and one in the US NYC Locations: One, in midtown Midwest transplant Steak 'n Shake may have initially stole the thunder from down under meat pie chain, Pie Face, just...
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Fast Food International: Japadogtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1868042012-01-09T14:30:00Z2012-01-09T14:30:00ZThe new year has already seen the arrival of a delicious foreign invasion. Vancouver's <strong>Japadog</strong> is proving that there's more to Canadian fast food than <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/07/fast-food-international-tim-hortons.html">Tim Hortons.</a>Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
The new year has already seen the arrival of a delicious foreign invasion. Vancouver's Japadog is proving that there's more to Canadian fast food than Tim Hortons.Read More
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Fast Food International: Taka Takatag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1732652011-10-04T15:00:00Z2011-10-04T15:00:00ZLower Manhattan just went from zero to two <em>kaiten</em> (conveyor belt sushi) spots in the same week. One kosher, one Mexican. Yes, <em>Mexican. </em>Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Lower Manhattan just went from zero to two kaiten (conveyor belt sushi) spots in the same week. One kosher, one Mexican. Yes, Mexican. Read More
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Fast Food International: Amorino, French Gelato Chain Comes to the UStag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1574252011-06-22T15:00:00Z2011-06-22T15:00:00ZIn a city already teeming with chilly treats&mdash;both homegrown and from abroad&mdash;you might wonder if we really need a new interloper. Maybe we do. <strong>Amorino</strong>, a Parisian import that opened in early June, is the latest gelato chain to make an appearance in NYC. It strikes a balance between the purist seriousness of <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/08/fast-food-international-grom-gelato-ice-cream-west-village-upper-west-side.html">Grom</a> and <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/11/fast-food-international-timis-gelateria-classica-italiana.html">Timi's</a> unabashed kookiness (don't forget those sundaes with faces). Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
In a city already teeming with chilly treats—both homegrown and from abroad—you might wonder if we really need a new interloper. Maybe we do. Amorino, a Parisian import that opened in early June, is the latest gelato chain to make an appearance in NYC. It strikes a balance between the purist seriousness of Grom and Timi's unabashed kookiness (don't forget those sundaes with faces).
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Fast Food International: BBQ Chickentag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1410252011-03-08T15:00:00Z2011-03-08T15:00:00ZWhen South Korean <strong>'BBQ Chicken'</strong> came to NYC in 2007, it took a familiar path and set up on the international fast food row of St. Marks Place, and Chelsea; the chain followed this typical trajectory and eventually shuttered both Manhattan locations. Now, there are two remaining branches walking distance from each other in Flushing, a logical location, and one that makes no sense geographically in Sheepshead Bay. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
When South Korean 'BBQ Chicken' came to NYC in 2007, it took a familiar path and set up on the international fast food row of St. Marks Place, and Chelsea; the chain followed this typical trajectory and eventually shuttered both Manhattan locations. Now, there are two remaining branches walking distance from each other in Flushing, a logical location, and one that makes no sense geographically in Sheepshead Bay.
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Fast Food International: Eat & Gotag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1398452011-03-01T14:00:00Z2011-03-01T14:00:00ZSituated in a small greenhouse-like structure in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, it's not immediately obvious that overgrown kiosk is anything more than a standard café. It's not until the word Istanbul and the charmingly awkward slogan "Superior Food by Dessertist" comes into view that the stand's foreign origin becomes apparent.
Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Situated in a small greenhouse-like structure in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, it's not immediately obvious that overgrown kiosk is anything more than a standard café. It's not until the word Istanbul and the charmingly awkward slogan "Superior Food by Dessertist" comes into view that the stand's foreign origin becomes apparent.
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Fast Food International: Saravanaa Bhavantag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1389222011-02-23T15:00:00Z2011-02-23T15:00:00ZOne of the many brightly lit Indian restaurants lining Lexington Avenue's "Curry Hill," vegetarian <strong>Saravanaa Bhahan</strong> (also listed as Saravanaas and Saravana by the company) isn't instantly recognizable as a chain. And being a franchise certainly doesn't repel crowds; on any given evening there will be a wait for seating. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
One of the many brightly lit Indian restaurants lining Lexington Avenue's "Curry Hill," vegetarian Saravanaa Bhahan (also listed as Saravanaas and Saravana by the company) isn't instantly recognizable as a chain. And being a franchise certainly doesn't repel crowds; on any given evening there will be a wait for seating.
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Fast Food International: Aroma Espresso Bartag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1377062011-02-15T15:00:00Z2011-02-15T15:00:00ZUnlike many coffee chains, Israeli <strong>Aroma Espresso Bar</strong> is as much about the food as the java. In fact, most of the customers filling the red leather chairs at communal tables aren't drinking coffee at all, but nibbling on the tiny chocolate bar that comes free with each order. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Unlike many coffee chains, Israeli Aroma Espresso Bar is as much about the food as the java. In fact, most of the customers filling the red leather chairs at communal tables aren't drinking coffee at all, but nibbling on the tiny chocolate bar that comes free with each order.
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Fast Food International: Ajisen Noodletag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1363942011-02-09T14:30:00Z2011-02-09T14:30:00Z Country of Origin: Japan Locations Worldwide: Over 120 in Australia , Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the US NYC Locations: One in Manhattan's Chinatown and one in Flushing's Most people don't...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Country of Origin: Japan Locations Worldwide: Over 120 in Australia , Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the US NYC Locations: One in Manhattan's Chinatown and one in Flushing's Most people don't...
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Fast Food International: Piolatag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1353412011-02-01T13:45:00Z2011-02-01T13:45:00Z Country of Origin: Italy Locations Worldwide: 29 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, and the US NYC Locations: One, near Union Square Maybe because Piola has been covered in scaffolding for ages, but the Italian chain (which...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Country of Origin: Italy Locations Worldwide: 29 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, and the US NYC Locations: One, near Union Square Maybe because Piola has been covered in scaffolding for ages, but the Italian chain (which...
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Fast Food International: Kyedongtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1341642011-01-25T15:00:00Z2011-01-25T15:00:00ZJust like <a href="http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2011/01/fast-food-international-cheogajip-chicken.html">CheoGaJip,</a> South Korean Kyedong Chicken also just one New York City shop in Flushing. Unlike CheoGaJip, there are no unusual pizzas on premises. Instead, this fried chicken specialist gives second billing to another animal altogether: the pig. <strong>Pig's feet, pork belly and blood sausage</strong> round out many of the combo meals. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Just like CheoGaJip, South Korean Kyedong Chicken also just one New York City shop in Flushing. Unlike CheoGaJip, there are no unusual pizzas on premises. Instead, this fried chicken specialist gives second billing to another animal altogether: the pig. Pig's feet, pork belly and blood sausage round out many of the combo meals.
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Fast Food International: Loving Huttag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1330262011-01-18T13:45:00Z2011-01-18T13:45:00Z Country of origin: Taiwan Locations worldwide: Over 200 in 20 countries including Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mongolia, Norway, Paraguay and Turkey NYC locations: One, in Chelsea Perhaps you haven't given up on your New Year's resolution to eat healthier yet,...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Country of origin: Taiwan Locations worldwide: Over 200 in 20 countries including Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mongolia, Norway, Paraguay and Turkey NYC locations: One, in Chelsea Perhaps you haven't given up on your New Year's resolution to eat healthier yet,...
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Fast Food International: CheoGaJip Chickentag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1320212011-01-11T15:00:00Z2011-01-11T15:00:00ZWhile bibimbap and bulgogi have yet to be adopted with the same fervor as pad thai or banh mi, Korean fried chicken has managed to capture a borough-spanning audience.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
While bibimbap and bulgogi have yet to be adopted with the same fervor as pad thai or banh mi, Korean fried chicken has managed to capture a borough-spanning audience.
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Fast Food International: L&L Hawaiian Barbecuetag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1306432011-01-03T10:00:00Z2011-01-03T10:00:00ZPainted in warm yellows and oranges, the corner restaurant near the South Street Seaport has a small seating area, an abandoned sushi station and an L&L-logoed surfboard incongruously propped up next to a miniature Christmas tree ornamented with tiny Chinese take out boxes.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Painted in warm yellows and oranges, the corner restaurant near the South Street Seaport has a small seating area, an abandoned sushi station and an L&L-logoed surfboard incongruously propped up next to a miniature Christmas tree ornamented with tiny Chinese take out boxes.
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Fast Food International: Beard Papa'stag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1294452010-12-21T13:00:00Z2010-12-21T13:00:00Z Country of origin: Japan Locations worldwide: Over 300 in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, and the US NYC locations: One, on the Upper West Side While cupcakes currently...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Country of origin: Japan Locations worldwide: Over 300 in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Tahiti, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, and the US NYC locations: One, on the Upper West Side While cupcakes currently...
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Fast Food International: Obikàtag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1282092010-12-14T15:00:00Z2010-12-14T15:00:00ZObviously, you're not being served rubbery hunks of Polly-O. In fact, helpful servers with thick Italian accents (like at Nooi and Timi's, much of the staff appears to have been exported, as well) explain each mozzarella and instruct you to work from mild to strong.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Obviously, you're not being served rubbery hunks of Polly-O. In fact, helpful servers with thick Italian accents (like at Nooi and Timi's, much of the staff appears to have been exported, as well) explain each mozzarella and instruct you to work from mild to strong.
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Fast Food International: Kyochontag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1273692010-12-07T15:00:00Z2010-12-07T15:00:00Z<strong>"Chicken like you've never had before"</strong> is a bold claim considering that Kyochon makes up one-third of the fried chicken trinity that's concentrated in a tight, one-block radius in K-Town. Diners can choose among Mad For Chicken, the former Bon Chon, the new Bon Chon and Kyochon, the chain that's often credited with creating the popular double-fried, sauce-lacquered style in 1991.Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista"Chicken like you've never had before" is a bold claim considering that Kyochon makes up one-third of the fried chicken trinity that's concentrated in a tight, one-block radius in K-Town. Diners can choose among Mad For Chicken, the former Bon Chon, the new Bon Chon and Kyochon, the chain that's often credited with creating the popular double-fried, sauce-lacquered style in 1991.
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Fast Food International: Yoshinoyatag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1263252010-11-30T10:00:00Z2010-11-30T10:00:00ZEven with a history dating back to 1899, Japan's <strong>Yoshinoya</strong> serves fast food in the modern sense of the phrase: quickly, cheaply, with less than appetizing results. However, that doesn't put a damper on the Times Square hordes testing the limits of the orange-and-white chain's 82-person-capacity. On a chilly Saturday evening, tourists were jockeying for seats and resorting to sharing plastic booths with strangers as if they were eating dim sum in Chinatown. Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Even with a history dating back to 1899, Japan's Yoshinoya serves fast food in the modern sense of the phrase: quickly, cheaply, with less than appetizing results. However, that doesn't put a damper on the Times Square hordes testing the limits of the orange-and-white chain's 82-person-capacity. On a chilly Saturday evening, tourists were jockeying for seats and resorting to sharing plastic booths with strangers as if they were eating dim sum in Chinatown.
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Fast Food International: Le Pain Quotidientag:www.seriouseats.com,2017://30.1250062010-11-23T10:30:00Z2010-11-23T10:30:00ZEditor's note: In "Fast Food International," Krista Garcia will take us around New York to the many international fast food chains that have landed in the five boroughs. Country of origin: Belgium Locations worldwide: Over 140 in 19 countries including...Krista Garciahttp://www.seriouseats.com/user/profile/Krista
Editor's note: In "Fast Food International," Krista Garcia will take us around New York to the many international fast food chains that have landed in the five boroughs. Country of origin: Belgium Locations worldwide: Over 140 in 19 countries including...
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